Boost for Esperance as THREE key players return for high-stake Champions League clash against Al Ahly

Esperance de Tunis have received a major boost ahead of their CAF Champions League quarter-final first leg against Al Ahly, with three key players – Mohamed Amine Tougai, Florian Danho, and Kessila Boualia – returning to full training after recovering from injuries.

The Tunisian giants will host Al Ahly next Sunday, March 15, 2026, at the iconic Rades Stadium, with kickoff scheduled for 11:00 pm local time. Reports from Tunisian network Nessma Sport confirm that the trio participated fully in group training sessions, signaling their readiness to play in this crucial continental encounter.

Esperance are also making efforts to integrate duo Jacques Diarra and Mohamed Drager, who are currently training individually and are close to joining full team sessions ahead of the high-stakes clash.

The match has already generated massive anticipation among fans, with tickets for the Tunis leg reportedly sold out. In an effort to bring supporters closer to the team, Esperance even opened the stands of their training stadium to fans for a public training session, giving supporters a glimpse of the squad in preparation for Al Ahly.

Meanwhile, the Egyptian delegation of Al Ahly has already arrived in Tunisia, having departed from Cairo Airport earlier this week to begin their preparations for the quarter-final tie.

The first leg in Tunisia will set the stage for the return fixture at Cairo Stadium on March 21, 2026, which promises to be a thrilling conclusion to this CAF Champions League quarter-final encounter.

With Tougai, Danho, and Boualia back in contention, Esperance head into the match with renewed optimism and a strengthened squad, hoping to take a decisive advantage before the return leg in Cairo.